Rep. Amata Radewagen
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Bills Introduced 29
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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 [HB-1456]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/17/2018
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Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. [HR-199]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. Honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region. States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 05/18/2017
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Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act [HB-1635]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify loan counseling requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Currently, an IHE must provide entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. This bill replaces required entrance counseling with required annual counseling. Also, it expands the required recipients of such annual counseling to include,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/06/2018
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Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2018 [HB-1702]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Small Business Act with respect to the authority of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to use certain SBA programs, including the small business development center (SBDC) program, to provide grants, financial assistance, loans, export assistance, and subcontracting opportunities on federal contracts to specified small businesses, organizations, state governments, universities, companies, and other entities that assist smaller enterprises. The SBA shall use such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rod Blum
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 05/09/2018
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The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2519]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Arts and Culture ]
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Surcharges received from the sale of these coins shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served, and those who are still serving, in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day. [HR-309]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day. Supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day to honor members of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act [HB-1279]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Environmental ]
Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to burn pits and other environmental exposures in Afghanistan or Iraq. The VA shall, in selecting the center's site, consider entities that: are equipped with the specialized equipment needed to study, diagnose, and treat health conditions relating to such exposure; have a track record of publishing
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/27/2017
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VICTOR Act of 2017 Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery Act of 2017 [HB-2601]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
VICTOR Act of 2017 Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Introduced In House on 05/23/2017
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SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 [HB-2748]
[Environmental ]
[Trade ]
[Water ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[International ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. The bill also revises the program by allowing NOAA to make sums available for assisting in the cleanup and response required by severe marine debris
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 06/12/2017
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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals. [HB-797]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Social Security ]
[Poverty ]
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals. This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to establish a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage of 100% with respect to a U.S. territory's use of specified federal funds to provide covered drugs to low-income individuals who are eligible for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Sponsored by: Rep. Amata Radewagen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/03/2017